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instrument - a device that requires skill for proper use |
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device any clever maneuver; "he would stoop to any device to win a point"; "it was a great sales gimmick"; "a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen"
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analyser,
analyzer an instrument that performs analyses
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cauterant,
cautery the act of coagulating blood and destroying tissue with a hot iron or caustic agent or by freezing
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drafting instrument an instrument used by a draftsman in making drawings
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engine motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
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extractor an instrument for extracting tight-fitting components
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instrument of execution an instrument designed and used to take the life of a condemned person
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instrument of punishment an instrument designed and used to punish a condemned person
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measuring device,
measuring instrument,
measuring system instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something
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medical instrument instrument used in the practice of medicine
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navigational instrument an instrument used for navigating
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optical instrument an instrument designed to aid vision
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plotter an instrument (usually driven by a computer) for drawing graphs or pictures
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scientific instrument an instrument used by scientists
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sonograph an instrument that uses the differential transmission and reflection of ultrasonic waves in order to provide an image of a bodily organ
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surveying instrument,
surveyor's instrument an instrument used by surveyors
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tracer ammunition whose flight can be observed by a trail of smoke
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weapon system,
weapon,
arm any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting; "he was licensed to carry a weapon"
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whip a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object; "the whip raised a red welt"
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instrument - the means whereby some act is accomplished; "my greed was the instrument of my destruction"; "science has given us new tools to fight disease" |
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tool |
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means,
agency,
way how a result is obtained or an end is achieved; "a means of control"; "an example is the best agency of instruction"; "the true way to success"
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instrument - a person used by another to gain an end |
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pawn |
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assistant,
helper,
help,
supporter a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "my invaluable assistant"; "they hired additional help to finish the work"
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instrument - write an instrumental score for |
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instrumentate |
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compose,
write put together out of existing material; "compile a list"
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euphony,
music musical activity (singing or whistling etc.); "his music was his central interest"
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instrument - equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling |
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outfit,
equip,
fit out,
fit provide with abilities or understanding; "She was never equipped to be a dancer"
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instrument - address a legal document to |
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address,
direct adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting
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